Sweet and Savory Baked Beans
Get ready to elevate your side dish game with these Sweet and Savory Baked Beans, a comforting blend of smoky, tangy, and rich flavors baked to perfection. Made with tender navy beans, crispy bacon, and a luscious sauce crafted from ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and a touch of smoked paprika, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory notes. The robust mix of apple cider vinegar and yellow mustard adds a tangy depth, while a slow bake ensures every bite is infused with irresistible flavor. Ideal for BBQs, potlucks, or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-follow recipe is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, cornbread, or a crisp salad. Enjoy a hearty, homemade spin on a classic favorite that's sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups canned navy beans
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet.
Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and water. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
In a 9x13-inch baking dish or an oven-safe casserole dish, layer the canned navy beans (drained and rinsed), the cooked onion and garlic mixture, and half of the crispy bacon pieces.
Pour the prepared sauce over the beans and stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining crispy bacon on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the beans are bubbling.
Remove the baked beans from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.6 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 6645 mg | 289% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.2 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.6 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 132.8 g | ||
| Protein | 94.9 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 698 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 4850 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
